Yes. If you have been convicted or penalized under provincial offences legislation, you may be able to appeal the court’s decision.

An appeal is a process where a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court to determine whether it was correct. It is not a new trial. The Appeal Court usually does not hear new evidence. Instead, it reviews the record from the original trial to decide whether the judge made an error.

Who can appeal a decision?

• The defendant may appeal their conviction, sentence (including a probation order), or both.
• The prosecutor can also appeal a not guilty verdict or the sentence.

More information

For more information, refer to the Ontario Courts Guide to Appeals in Provincial Offences Cases.

								
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